I found the following article, and Louis and I have reviewed it. Word for word. I asked him not to eat any part of his costume, for his safety. He agreed. He asked me to remove the skirt, for his pride. I said no. He pouted. I believe we are in agreement as of last night. Anyway, here are some tips if you plan to dress your pup and lead him/her around town this Halloween!
Halloween is a great time to dress your furry friend in adorable costumes and parade them around in all of their outfitted glory. But, we must remember that while they may be Count Dogula, our best friend is not always thinking of safety. There are several Halloween safety tips that will ensure a fun Halloween for you and your stylish pet.
1. Ingestion. Your dachshund may be sporting a hotdog outfit, but that still means that their costume is for wearing only! Let them become accustomed to their costume slowly. You don't want them to spook you by swallowing something they shouldn't!
2. Observe. Make sure your pet is comfortable. Also, with constant opening and closing of doors for Trick-or-Treaters, make sure your pet doesn't sneak out through the door or go after the candy! A helpful hint is to add reflective tape to their costume, so if they run outside, they can easily be spotted. Remember, the best accessory is a pet identification tag!
3. Fitting. Make sure the costume isn't too tight. Remember, pets are sensitive to ear infections, so avoid costumes that require direct ear contact, no matter how cute!
4. Vision. Make sure the costume doesn't obstruct your pet's ability to see. We don't want Frankenpup to run into anything!
5. Make-up and paints. Putting make-up or paints on your pet isn't smart. They could eat it or it could irritate their skin. Even make-up that is non-toxic could cause stomachaches or worse. All dogs are natural beauties anyway!
6. Candy. There obviously will be candy on Halloween. Remember, chocolates can be toxic and pets can choke on lollipops. This doesn't mean your pet has to miss out on Trick-or-Treating; give your pooch their own Halloween candy by treating them to their favorite doggy treat such as Simple Essentials dog treats by Hills Science Diet which are both healthy and are guaranteed to make your pooches mouth water!
7. Safety. With all the carved pumpkins and the burning flames inside them, it is important to make sure your pet and their costume stay safe from the flames. Instead of lighting a candle inside your pumpkin opt for a Scentsy candle! These are so great, they have light bulbs that burn a wax filled center, so no wick, no flame, but an unbelievable smell! Check out the Jack O'Lantern Scentsy Candle for a safe and spooky Halloween!
8 . Etc. If your pet is uneasy around children or loud noises, you may want to keep them indoors during the festivities. The sounds of screams or haunted houses could disorient your pet, so make sure they have a quiet place to relax and are safe.
See the actual article HERE.
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4 comments:
Isn't HE just PRETTY as can be in HIS little SKIRT?? It is amazing the article didn't mention the dangers of putting your boy dog in a skirt :)
All joking aside though- it is a totally precious costume. I love it!
I just read these aloud with Bailey. She thanks you for informing me of these safety tips. Who knew how concerned she was.
She is also jealous of Louis's costume. You dressed him in a skirt, while I dressed Bailey in a skeleton costume.
Louis is the CUTEST bumblebee! I love it!
Duke says to wish Louis good luck at day care with the contest. Although he knows that anyone in their right mind would never vote for anyone other than a Westie.
We'll be revealing Duke's costumer in the next couple of days.
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